Insurgency and Counterinsurgency in Central America

Abstract

This is a study of trends in low-intensity conflict in Central America. The sources and causes of instability and conflict in the region and in the individual countries are examined in a historical context. The study then analyses the process of conflict in each country, looking both at insurgent organisations and methods and the nature of the government response. The impact and significance of external influence on each conflict is discussed. Regional trends, from both insurgent and counter-insurgent standpoints, are examined and analysed collectively. Significant findings include the development of a model of optimal conditions for revolutionary war, and the identification of a pattern of employment of an effective broad front strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA135743

Entities

People

  • David Charters
  • Maurice Tugwell

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Employment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Second World War
  • Terrorists
  • Treaties
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • History
  • Sociology

Readers

  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Theoretical Analysis.